Laser Hair Removal

Laser Hair Removal is one of most common cosmetic prosedures. It uses laser light (intense and pulsating beam of light) designed to selectively penetrate into the hair follicles, to be absorbed by the pigment in the hair follicles and to destroy the hair within follicle. It's most successful on people with dark hair (brown or black) and light skin. However, newer technologies and newer laser and light sources have made the procedure safe and effective on people with darker skin and those indivuals of color.

Preparing Before The Procedur :

• Your doctor will discuss the factors that determine wheather the procedure is the best choice for you.
• Avoid sun exposure 4 to 6 weeks before procedure.
• Be careful not to do any tanning befor your laser hair removal.
• Stay away form beta-crotene and any foods or supplements that contain them. They color your skin and this can cause a problem with laser hair removal.
• Shave your hair two or three days before the procedure. Laser hair removal is effective on visible hair, not too long or too short.
• Avoid waxing or plucking the air three weeks before the procedure.

Procedure of Laser Hair Removing :

While the procedure, you and your doctor wear goggles to prevent accidental exposure of eyes to laser light. When the light (laser) is activated, you feel a stinging sensation. A topical local anesthetic is applied before the procedure to reduce discomfort.
The laser light will be passed through your skin to tiny hair follicles and the laser damage the hair follicles in which no more hair can grow as well.

What To Expect After Procedure :

• Scarring of the skin and some discoloration
• Burning, swelling, and redness of your skin for the first few hours.
• Stingging may occur for the first 24 to 48 hours.
• Avoid exercise for the first of 24 hours. It increases irritation caused by the laser.
• Avoid exposure to the sun for several weeks after th procedure.
• Avoid tanning booths.
• Dont't wax or pluck hairs between the procedure.
• Dont scrub or rub the affected area. Gently wash the area with soap and water.

Risk of the Procedure :

• It's complications are rare. Side effects (but not limited to) are :
• Hyperpigmentation, darkening of the skin.
• Hypopigmentation, lightening of the skin.
• Blistering and scaring
• Crusting or scabbing.
• New hair growth may be finer and lighter.
• Change in the skin texture.